Where is the Car Air Conditioning Filter Located?
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The air conditioning filter is located under the glove compartment on the passenger side. Below are the steps to locate the air conditioning filter: 1. Open the glove compartment cover, push the lever to the right and then remove it. 2. Remove the glove compartment to reveal the air conditioning filter box cover. 3. Open the air conditioning filter cover to see the air conditioning filter. Here are the functions of the air conditioning filter: 1. Absorbs dust particles. 2. Reduces respiratory discomfort for the driver. 3. Minimizes irritation for allergy sufferers. 4. Protects the air conditioning cooling system. Below is the method to replace the air conditioning filter: 1. Remove the glove compartment on the passenger side. Open the glove compartment, detach the nylon damper, squeeze the side walls inward to release the limit clips, allowing the glove compartment to tilt downward. Alternatively, loosen the upper and lower fixing screws to remove the entire glove compartment. Be careful when unplugging the glove compartment's lighting connector. 2. Remove the air conditioning filter cover. The elongated cover has clips on both sides; squeeze them towards the center to release. 3. Take out the old air conditioning filter and insert the new one. Pay attention to the orientation of the new filter; the arrow on the filter should face upwards. 4. Replace the air conditioning filter cover and reassemble the glove compartment in the reverse order.
Hey, I've just dealt with this thing. The cabin air filter is usually hidden under the dashboard in front of the passenger seat, right where you lift the panel at the very bottom of the windshield. You need to open the glove box first, then feel around from behind—sometimes there's a small cover that you can pull out. Why put it there? Because it mainly filters the air drawn in from the front intake of the car, and placing it inside protects it from being directly damaged by rain or dust. I recommend checking it every six months or 10,000 kilometers. If it gets clogged, the airflow from the AC weakens, and a weird smell can develop in the car, affecting respiratory health. Once, I delayed replacing it, and the AC cooling performance dropped—ended up spending big bucks to fix the blower motor, totally not worth it. Changing it yourself is easy—just buy a new filter for a few bucks and follow the instructions; it takes five minutes, saving you a trip to the repair shop.
